Cowpokes, Nesters, & So on

Sims, Judge Orland L. Sims

Published by The Encino Press, Austin, Texas, U.S.A., 1970

Austin, Texas, U.S.A.: The Encino Press, 1970 297 pp with B&W illuswtrations in text. Text is clean, tight and unmarked. Judge Sims' signature is on the first free page. Quarter-bound cream cloth boards with gold-stamped author's signature are immaculate. Illustrated card case has a small chip missing along bottom. Judge Orland S. Sims (1881-1973) was was reared at Paint Rock and San Angelo, and graduated from the University of Texas in 1905 with a degree in civil engineering. He returned as a farmer and rancher to Concho County, where he later served as county commissioner, county judge (192735), and member of the Thirty-seventh Texas Legislature (1921). As county commissioner, Sims pioneered the use of tractors and heavy road-building equipment; he also helped form the Texas Good Roads Association. While he was a state representative, he helped draft the bill establishing the State Highway Department (now the Texas Department of Transportation). A long time student of area history and of archaeology, Judge Sims published two books in recent years, "Gun Toters I have Known" recounted exploits of some of the early-day outlaws and peace officers of the area and "Cowpoke, Nesters & So Forth" recounts his observations of the changing situation from the time his parents moved to Paint Rock. By Author on FFP. 1st Edition. Hardcover Cased. As New/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 700660

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cowpokes, Nesters, & So on
Publisher: The Encino Press, Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
Publication Date: 1970
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition.